Inside America's MOST LUXURIOUS Airline

[@noelphilips]

Flight Price: $2583.62 (£2135) / $0.31 per mile (originally NRT-SFO but changed free of charge to SIN-SFO).

[@pjs678]

Why don't you have decent credit card travel insurance? You could have gone and bought enough new clothes in Singapore.

[@DavidJohnson-fz3no]

You should try swa airlines

[@lioneldore9047]

Was it cheaper to go through SFP than IAD? No straight shots to HOU or was that extortionate too?

[@Thomas-hw3re]

Excellent quality video

[@esgee3829]

seat's fine but food's not special and the people are well...perhaps you'll get one whole sentence or maybe they'll know the wine. On that route, I'd rather fly SQ (by a country mile). And have flown both between sfo and sin a lot even over the last few years. If I have to stop on that route, I would choose NH or BR or KE. But well, I guess you can't speak poorly of your "hometown airline" can you;)

[@CurtisCT]

This makes little sense to me. As a professional traveler, you undoubtedly have travel insurance, which covers the cost of lost baggage and/or new clothes. Furthermore we've seen you purchase your tickets with a credit card - most credit cards offer automatic travel insurance. And as most commentators have mentioned, a couple of jeans and t-shirts are FAR CHEAPER than a last minute trans-pacific business class ticket on a major airline. Maybe he had something important like vital medication in his luggage and therefore had no choice but to return home for a refill. But then again, it's hard to imagine a seasoned traveler packing essential medication in his check-in luggage. Questions upon questions...

[@debbieaz3956]

He already had paid for a ticket home, he just called & had them change the date.

[@CurtisCT]

@@debbieaz3956 Wouldn't it have made sense to include this little tidbit in his video? Could have saved himself the savage backlash he's now receiving in the forum.

[@debbieaz3956]

@@CurtisCT I'm sure he didn't anticipate the melt down from some people. A lot of them would still make assumptions & complain. lol trolls will be trolls. He takes the negative feedback to heart & lets it effect him way too much. He has explained his process in several of his videos, can't be expected to include it in every video.

[@CurtisCT]

@@debbieaz3956 When the majority of posters are unable to sympathize with your thought process in a video and when long-time subscribers start announcing their departure, that's more than just "trolling". That's the honest reaction of your audience to an error in your judgment. A simple sticky post at the top of the forum explaining his thought process would have gone a long way to clear up any misunderstanding.

[@Esmith5488]

Ah yes, Japan is known for lack of places to purchase clothing.

[@zorbathegreek192]

I first lived in Japan in 2005. Up in Hokkaido was okay for getting clothes, I'm 6ft but for shoes a trip down to Tokyo was required.

[@5chevin5]

@@zorbathegreek192 Yea, cant just pop into a store here. I wear a US 13, the look on the shop staffs face is priceless, then we laugh, and I leave. It is getting better though.

[@JimGeigerMusic]

They've got freaking vending machines to buy clothes from, in Tokyo.

[@queerdor]

@5chevin5 he has shoes and it a larger for Japan but he's just lazy or spoiled. Seeing him shopping would have made for fun video but he was just set on getting home.

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

@@zorbathegreek192 I spent some time in Tokyo back in the 80's. In shoes, I wear a size 4.5-5 US (depending on the manufacturer), so Japan was like heaven for me! Clothes were hit and miss as I'm petite but... how to put it? ... stacked. For my taller/larger friends, though, buying clothes was quite the hassle.

[@mydog1234]

Strange reason to cut a weeks worth of content in Japan noel, they not got a primark over there? lol

[@DapFrIeNd.]

Actual title: Flying United Business Class is CHEAPER than a T-Shirt in Singapore!

[@debbieaz3956]

He had already paid for the return flight all he had to do was change the day. He didn't purchase a new ticket.

[@stanleovart]

Noel, don’t forget to mention the price of that luxury 😊

[@stanleovart]

@@ulfw I wonder that in the baggage were not only clothes but smth more important for video and trip making

[@DavidHolliday]

Bloody hell, Noel, I thought there was a proper emergency.

[@richardu]

I hope Noel's okay - if it was just about the clothes then it would suggest maybe he was burnt out or such and was happy to find a reason to head home. As a family man travelling solo, I can understand this.

[@andredonnelly8521]

His choice to travel solo

[@richardu]

@@andredonnelly8521 I mean he has a family.. he can't exactly take his kids and wife on every trip. He does take them on some as we've seen.

[@nickgiovanni6518]

He’s doing this KZbin airline vloging for the money people, you understand this? Of course he can’t bring his family all the time, basically this is his job

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

Say what?????

[@richardu]

@@Mynipplesmychoice ?

[@stevejeffrey7948]

Why cancel? Buy new and charge the airline who lost your bag.

[@TheKoiPartner]

I know a guy who lived on a airport for more than a year!! He even helped with the construction of a new terminal while waiting on his flight and suitcases. If I remember his name was Voktir Navorski from Krakozhia

[@MK_2023.]

You didn't know him personally though, you know him because of the film 'The Terminal'.

[@narconyx]

@@MK_2023. doesn't make it any less of a cool story

[@TheKoiPartner]

@@MK_2023. 😂

[@chrismaccullen]

I watched that movie yesterday on a flight from IAH to ATL, pretty good movie.

[@kendavis1330]

Just flew with United from Amsterdam to San Jose Costa Rica via Houston and back via Newark and Heathrow and i have to say i was sceptical before flying with them but i was super impressed. Cabin crew, the United app which keeps you updated on flights, etc and the cabin crews are soo friendly. We would certainly recommend flying United to anyone. Polaris was a hit with us too in terms of their product.

[@maxsaviation9512]

United is a very terrible airline 🤦‍♂️ Stop brainwashing people

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

[@lucast3006]

United’s flight crews for international flights are almost always very nice. But I’ve had an awful lot of United domestic flights where the crews were some of the worst I’ve ever come across lol. In my experience, Delta has the best and most consistently nice flight crews for domestic flights.

[@jacksongennet967]

@@lucast3006That’s what I keep saying. Delta is amazing when it comes to domestic flights, but United really shines internationally.

[@marshalzombie]

damn the comments are roasting this guy lmao

[@jamiesmith8042]

He got some socks in the amenity kit, quick, turn around and carry on with the trip!

[@shimonsieskel8487]

A question? Would you have been able to replace the clothes and gear in your suitcase easily and cheaply enough to continue the trip?

[@mathewdigennaro8962]

He didn’t even have to leave the airport. I saw someone describe that place as “a shopping mall with parking stalls for 737s”. After being there-that’s an extremely good description

[@TheObladeeoblada]

Yeah. A trip to Uniqlo or somewhere like that would have resolved the problem in 30 minutes. Just seems an unfortunate dummyspit. I get it. It's been a stressful time but it just seems a bit of an over reaction.

[@karekarenz2395]

I think there's more to this story that he probably didn't want to reveal. Oh well.....

[@duncanfife918]

Just a thought surely the cost of replacing clothes would be far cheaper than a business class flight back to the USA, ?

[@ohthechitchat]

@@TheObladeeoblada his ‘stuff’ was in the bag. Things that he does not have to disclose or explain. Get a grip. Just popping out buying everything new is not always the answer. He is annoyed and rightly so.

[@WhoDeyNati513]

Noel, the "hometown airline" thing is a colloquial term where a legacy airline has a major hub where no other airline has a hub. So, Houston for United, Dallas for American (their headquarters) and Atlanta for Delta (their headquarters).

[@glennstarkey7087]

It gets weird cuz there are others inherited that are still exclusive hubs that are still open EWR cuz of United buying continental which at the time was actually bigger than UAL Salt Lake for instance is a delta hub that was inherited in the 80s by delta buying WESTERN airlines they kept it Unlike say St. Louis which American abandoned (delta has more service) shortly after buying out TWA Stl in the day was bigger than O'Hara cuz of the McDonnell Douglas plant and being the home hub for TWA Then let's not get into Alaska air and sea tac which is a home hub for their Alaska service but they lease and codes share a LOT Also dfw is wierd cuz it used to be a hub for 2 airlines in the 80s American bought deltas hub and now its a mega hub beyond united and O'Hare or delta in Atlanta Oh my memories of that delta hub in dfw

[@glennstarkey7087]

Forgot American and Charlotte AND Raleigh which were the 2 main hubs of USAIR which they kept both despite being so close to each other (If your wondering that comes from usair getting its big national exposure from buying regional carrier Piedmont and the way they use it does help with transcontinental service and to better serve texas/south)

[@syxepop]

In the case of United they do have 2: ORD (Chicago O'Hare, United's HQ) and IAH (Houston intercontinental, Continental's* HQ). * the last merger with Continental (Conti being the buyer) is what made today's United as big, besides United uses Continental's "Globe" on the airplanes tail...

[@Kevbot6000]

Yep. I live in Salt Lake City so mine is Delta.

[@WhoDeyNati513]

@syxepop O'Hare is not exclusive to United, though Chicago is their headquarters. American has a major hub there too.

[@Vlada75109]

Despite all the increased bickering and just general annoyance with it all (sorry Noel that's what it looks like), how is this all international traveling going to affect the green card status? Every day spent outside of the US is an extra day that has to be spent in the US.

[@hawkeye-d1m]

That is an excellent question! There are visas and residency issues based on days in or out of the US

[@gs98999]

@@ulfw Given all the comments, mostly negative, you’ve posted in this video one can only assume you’re either jealous of him or highly dissatisfied with your own life/place of residence?

[@gs98999]

@@eurotrashks Florida and Texas seem to be places where a lot of people are “escaping” these days. Also health care is excellent in USA if you are upper middle class and above. If you work at Walmart or some such thing, yes it’s awful.

[@ChrisOsborne-pr1iy]

mate i live in woodhouse, had damaged suitcases, lost suitcases and just got on with it, remember your roots......

[@danrev8765]

The boss has spoken and wants Noel home to wash up

[@sullim4]

I just recently came upon Noel's videos and I have to say the things that sucked me in to binge-watching them over Christmas and New Years were the quirky and unique topics combined with the down to earth attitude. The videos with SCAT airlines, the least-used airport in the US (Alliance, NE), the Greyhound bus trip, all of that. The "4 consecutive cheapest flights" video from Stansted to Nepal was amazing. It was great to see a seasoned traveler just grin and bear it with all of the various problems that get run into. As a bit of feedback - it feels weird that you just abandoned this trip and opted to fly home. Film of you clothes shopping in Singapore would have been hilarious. Or, at the very least, show people how experienced travelers deal with these hiccups. I mean you somehow survived some of the worst airlines and airports in the world, but a lost bag is the thing that caused you to cut your trip short? It just feels strange. If there was some other reason to cancel the trip - stuff in the checked bag that was irreplaceable without going back home, illness, or some kind of family emergency - just tell your audience that. I think some of the comments are a bit harsh, but not entirely unsurprising from the internet.

[@wjohn914]

Why does he have to tell us about a private family emergency if there was one. Or there could be a medical reason he wants to keep private from the internet.

[@LegitimateAviation]

Crazy how United used to offer Singapore flights to LAX a few years ago. I was able to fly one way on both their LAX and SFO routes back in 2018. Fantastic video as always btw!

[@noelphilips]

Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

Might come back when more 789s are delivered.

[@djtexas4993]

This was from a while back but yes, UA1 currently flies nonstop SFO-SIN.

[@wavecentral]

I thought this was a pretty old tip by now, but maybe not. Always pack 2-3 changes of clothes into your carry-on. That way, if your checked bag gets lost, you have enough clothes to sustain yourself for the duration of your trip - use hotel dry cleaning as needed until you can buy more clothes or your bag turns up.

[@brianrallen]

..... this is a really old tip by now: Always pack 2-3 changes of clothes into your carry-on .... But you and I know that because we travel only as-is-essential to our productive lives and are equipped in various ways - including intellectually - to see to that end.

[@cabottaxi]

Come back to Mansfield and do a fish and chips review with fellow KZbinr the MacMaster.

[@Gemashke]

I am an American...born and raised. It makes me really happy to hear how much you love living in the United States! Your content is great and you are a class act, Sir!!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you so much!!

[@Gemashke]

@@noelphilips Your are welcome, Sir!!

[@kiaya20]

Noel I love your videos, but you spent “what” 7000$ on a one way from SIN-SFO-IAH.. when you could have bought 300$ worth of clothes and one piece of new luggage and stayed?

[@ValenNguyen]

Well, he did all of that just to give us content

[@jakey-mcfc7563]

Blooming heck, really? That flight alone could’ve bought you 3 new wardrobes...

[@noelphilips]

I mean, changing my flight to a week earlier didn't cost anything...

[@alexandrajones2040]

I agree that Polaris is a really great product. Most important to me is the seat and the crew. And my experience as someone who travels/traveled for work is they really are great.

[@maxsaviation9512]

The crew were rude and the worst open my flight. The terrible cold food made me sick too

[@robmason5]

Delta One on an A350 is just as nice.

[@miwaresoft8641]

Do They not have clothes shops in Singapore or Japan?

[@christinecasey652]

If it hadn't been for the bad weather and quick turnaround, they might not have noticed you. How fortunate you are! What a fantastic flight, I am still weeping!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you very much!

[@lotusupra]

If united had much better food options and service, it could easily be one of the better business class products out there. These polaris seats are excellent

[@howardbreen15]

that food is NOWHERE near business class standard. Been there, tried it, it just isnt and nor is the service in my experience

[@maxsaviation9512]

United is such a terrible airline 🤦‍♂️ they could never be a good airline

[@lotusupra]

@@maxsaviation9512 have you flown on polaris before?

[@5chevin5]

Agree I have flown United a bunch, including the Polaris business class. They are still a bit away from the top 10 airlines from Asia or ME when it comes to service, food and amenities.

[@maxsaviation9512]

@@triple7marc it is 😂and don’t even say I don’t give reasons

[@MeatandTatersGaming54]

I loved the shade that you threw at Air India in the promo spot 🤣🥰

[@williambrodner]

Its not like you dress to success, Super dry stores are everywhere :) 😂😂

[@chris.g.abc1]

Great video as always. I had to re watch it because of what you said at 3:06 😂

[@jaseace4]

Comments were not what I was expecting 😬

[@raybrown2197]

Noel and his amenity kit opening he's just like a child on Xmas day opening their presents

[@lajoskovacs1052]

That's a show only. All amenity kit is filled will bullsh***t, when I arrive home (I usually take them with me) my wife throws everything to the bin. The holder might be the only thing having some use later on.

[@brianrallen]

..... Noel and his amenity kit opening he's just like a child opening presents ..... Noel is just like a child.

[@Bronco8181]

Love the videos, but I agree with all the comments here. Should have continued on. Cutting the trip short because you lose some clothes is weird. Just go buy some new stuff. Easy.

[@debbieaz3956]

That is hard when you aren't in one place long enough to go shopping for cloths & a new bag. He goes from flight to flight to make several months content, on one trip. He also transitions through countries & doesn't have a visa to actually enter that country.

[@Bronco8181]

Ya I was thinking more about it too and we online just never quiet know what's going on so ultimately, if he felt it was the best move for him to head home rather then continue then that's his decision and it's fine. I enjoy his content regardless. 🍻

[@tobznoobs]

the question is would you if the luggage is deemed lost? a week worrh of clothes and 1 or 2 shoes?

[@tobyprice1092]

Why did you not just buy some more clothes and a bag?

[@Mzd10006]

Why specifically comparing to Singapore? Hope the reviews still remain unbiased

[@eaubert1]

I've always felt that American airline companies in general lack a heart and soul. While many of the East Asian, Middle Eastern and European airlines make that special effort with the flight attendant uniformes, domestic cuisine and "airline as country ambassador", the Americans simply can't be bothered. That breakfast looked inedible, the layout of business looked gloomy and the flight attendants are usually elderly American women with shattered dreams and no customer service skills.

[@TrumponSoaksUpRed]

European airlines are worse than North American airlines. Don’t kid yourself.

[@colincofield3747]

I prefer ANA compared to United from the USA to Japan even in Economy Class. Food, service, cleanliness (toilets and cabin), and treated like a human being. Seats maybe a little small but, very comfortable. They a non-stop from NH174 IAH-NRT.

[@HR-wd6cw]

Never flew business class on long-haul flight but did fly Business for a flight from Chicago to Idaho once which was nice (it was a comfortable flight as it was one of the premium steats in the front in the 2x2 configuration, but no sleeper obviously since it was only a 4 hour flight, actually managed to get it through a bid system so it cost me about $100 more than my original economy ticket but it was nice since it was an early morning flight -- 6am). Probably will never fly business on a long-haulf flight unless someone else is paying or I can get a really good deal (or get lucky and get a free upgrade from Premium Economy etc). The reason that most American-based airlines do well in the category of these amenity kits is because you're actually paying for it, through higher fares. Other airlines might only include very basic stuff and you're paying for those, but from what I've found, business class is generally more on American-based flights (one within the US, or from/to the US) versus some of the European or even Asian flights which might be more affordable, but are not la luxurious. I do agree that I'd rather have a comfy seat / bed and a better experience than worry so much about the food. I mean in most cases, it's just one meal that you're going to eat so I'd rather kind of give up the meal for a better overall flight experience. I'm not that picky either when it comes to food and maybe that's why. If i want real authentic cuisine I'll just get it where I'm going/am at as the airline recreations sometimes can be a hit or miss.

[@007knick]

I’m afraid I’m in agreement with the comments here Noel. The airline would give you a budget to buy clothing. Also presumably you have travel insurance. I’ve also noticed you have stopped saying how much trips cost? I get it, you were upset, this video was presumably filmed around the time you were moving so the annoyance of loosing your bag along with the stress of moving countries just made you want to call it. I really doubt a shopping trip for a new suitcase and clothing would have set you back more than about £200. How much was the last minute ticket? Unless by some chance you got a points ticket that would be what £3000?

[@debbieaz3956]

That is hard when you aren't in one place long enough to go shopping for cloths & a new bag. He goes from flight to flight to make several months content, on one trip. He also transitions through countries & doesn't have a visa to actually enter that country.

[@noelphilips]

Actually it was just a case of calling the airline and getting them to change my flight. That doesn't cost £3000 lol

[@moosemeriley]

I’m flying to the Philippines on Japan Airlines soon, and that got me thinking, I haven’t seen many videos where you go to the Philippines, or when you go on Japan airlines. That’d be a really exiting video to see

[@bluecardholder]

I cant believe you had a big sulk and went straight home - I would have bought some more togs and carried on.

[@debbieaz3956]

That is hard when you aren't in one place long enough to go shopping for cloths & a new bag. He goes from flight to flight to make several months content, on one trip. He also transitions through countries & doesn't have a visa to actually enter that country.

[@bluecardholder]

@@debbieaz3956 They do sell this stuff at airports - no visa required at Singapore for UK passport holders.

[@rodsinclair2573]

You need to travel economy a lot more.

[@laurieshacknove887]

Feels like same old, same old…just a different day.

[@malsakka]

I usually skip through the sponsor bit but for some reason I didn’t and it was well worth it to hear Noel pronounce Carnegie

[@CytrusF1]

Saturday and Sunday is reserved for aviation videos, yourself and Josh really do spoil us :D Keep it up!

[@TallyRocky]

United Polaris business class is almost exactly the same as the KLM business class seat that I just took from UIO to AMS.

[@BeastMode-nm5wr]

The part about United being better than Singapore is going to piss off a lot of travel KZbinrs 😂 United is the most hated on often times for no reason.

[@TrumponSoaksUpRed]

They are just jealous. SG is the country that is most shame-less about copying the US in every way. They named some island of theirs which had a native name Pulau Serangoon to the famous Coney Island (in Brooklyn). As if that’s not bad enough, they got more blatant and now going to another reclaimed island copying the name of the super famous Long Island!!! (source: I’m Singaporean)

[@yelp-l4s]

Actually, Delta is the most hated. Horrible excuse of an airline. United is far superior.

[@we-hb4ni]

I don’t get it.. head down the shops, buy what you need and claim it back. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@5chevin5]

They sell Big and Tall here in Japan mate, I could have certainly helped. To miss Japan is a shame, I would have enjoyed seeing what you would have thought of my adopted home country.

[@bensmethurst3379]

Becoming quite negative now, to be honest, it's all gone a bit weird, unfortunately

[@MrAnniebaby]

You are so polite and kind to the people you meet. A true gentleman!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@Deadsurfr]

I do love the Polaris class seats. Americans Flagship seating is pretty close

[@aaronblair9583]

Why didn't you go to Sydney if that's where the bag was? Don't really understand

[@CallieMasters5000]

Why don't business class seats specialize in being extra wide, especially on American carriers? Legroom and seat pitch is important, but extra wide seats for big butts would be the best luxury.

[@texaware1019]

Anyone know if Noel ever posts what he actually does at the destinations? (What did he do in Singapore for the last week)?

[@ternilapilli]

Looks like he was there for about 24 hours. We'll never know how long he was originally intending to be there for.

[@debbieaz3956]

He is never in one destination to do any sightseeing, or shopping. Sometimes he is only in one place a couple hours.

[@Antonio-MargaretAzpiazu]

He's not interested in visiting places, so uncultured 😢

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Noel, please... you just went through a seriously huge upheaval, and you are a carer..... take a break, man, and slow down a bit So that's a KitKat and a Caramac!!!

[@germaninsider7890]

why not just buy some clothes, dont get it. could you refund all your flights??

[@clitsing6034]

should only take a day or two for the bag to catch up shouldn't it? and yes, buy what you need.

[@GregCheekSpeaks]

Another gem ✈️ Noel

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@davek2499]

This is worse than Singapore Airlines in almost every way. Check in staff at Newark were rude, bad lounge and mostly rude staff in Newark, swapping plane last minute to a plane with a different configuration with the crew not apologizing and no explanation, chaotic boarding process with standby list on display for everyone to see, and not so good food in biz class. At least they got me to San Francisco.

[@yelp-l4s]

Not my experience at all. Love Polaris, and fly them out of Newark all the time.

[@RobinsVoyage]

You might like Cathay and JAL's business class too

[@BORED-sb5zh]

Noel please be honest are you missing Mansfield ?

[@stephenwilson298]

Easy buy new clothes,dont understand you fly all over the world but cant afford to buy some new clothes, other utubers go away for months with just a handful of clothes.

[@paulrennie4705]

Hi Noel, I have always liked the escapism of your videos. But my man! What's going on? I always thought you completely over reacted on your previous video about the security guy emptying your bag. You of all people must know by now that anything can happen travelling overseas. Time to man up Noel! Seriously though I hope you are ok and can sort yourself out.

[@debbieaz3956]

That particular video was part of his India trip done earlier in the year. If you watch the whole series you will see why his attitude wasn't the greatest. lol

[@DL-nk6bc]

Part of the attraction to watching these videos is the sense of authenticity you feel from them. For this one, there must be more to the story. To title the video "Most Luxurious Airline" is a stretch and a bit inauthentic. The food looked like it came from economy.

[@Frufirefighter]

Hi mate, how much did this cost? Or was it sponsored?

[@noelphilips]

$2583 for SIN-SFO-IAH (my original flight was from NRT that I just changed). I don't accept sponsorships from airlines.

[@AckbarsFist]

I'd enjoy to see a comparison between Delta and American business, now that you're US-based.

[@kashimokid]

I’d love to see you do a comparison of the American big three on transpacific. Now that you’ve done United, try American and Delta in business. Then try them all in economy. Regarding SQ vs others, agree. I’ve done SQ in premium economy and found it maybe as good as Delta Premium but not as good as JAL economy. That said, food on SQ is better.

[@IanLittman]

Flew Polaris on a 777 IAD-BRU back in early 2019. Flown Business 3x (4x if you count a misclassified row DFW-MIA) with the other two being a VS 350 and a VS 789 and...yep, I'd take the Polaris seat over the other two. So this trip teport rings true for me, though I haven't made it up front on DL or AA current products.

[@mjiseman]

Did you get your bag back from Sydney? The bag itself and the tag are the most valuable items. Love the show!

[@debbieaz3956]

His bag eventually made it home to TX, awhile after he got home. lol

[@railvlogger1439]

You do get a Penhaligons amenity kit on Singapore Airlines on all flights over 6 hours duration. You have to ask for it. I flew to LHR from SIN with them about 3 days ago.

[@Jommis_eve]

How much was the ticket?

[@carsonyoung2718]

Flew Polaris to Sydney recently from LAX Have to say, as someone who is 6'5", the bed was uncomfortable to lay on my back. My feet were wedged into the foot area and I had to find a sweet spot on my side where I could curl my legs up a bit. Still a really good way to fly a long haul

[@rfrover]

I had the pleasure of flying United Polaris twice in the past year. I am a regular traveler who has avoided United for a decade after some unpleasant experiences. I must say, I was more than pleasantly surprised by my recent experiences. Polaris IS truly one of the better business class seats. As for the food, well presentation might be lacking but a roast chicken dish I had on one flight was, without exaggeration, the best dish I’ve ever had on an airline. The crews, some of whom were surprisingly young, were enthusiastic and very attentive. I will continue to fly United in the future.

[@ashman4827]

You had me at United Airlines beating Singapore. You have literally left me and my wife mouth agaped. Makes me think United paid you to say this. You sound more like Sam Chui now. I've taken more international flights on United than any other airlines and never once had the luck you are having. Perhaps they treat British better than anybody else....

[@sebastiengiboulot7848]

I suspect because he didn't disclose the cost that he got this ticket for free. Hence the praise for United.

[@richieqian1491]

Well Noel is slowly transforming into the person he used to hate the most lol... It's actually sad to see almost all aviation youtubers starting to become "Chuish"

[@maxsaviation9512]

United is such a terrible airline! He is definitely forced to say all of this to promote them and brainwash others

[@ashc151]

@@richieqian1491 It's sad - but when you get successful and start earning good dollars, why would you want to fly economy on all these trips?

[@richieqian1491]

@@ashc151 The problem is not he flies too much business. The problem is he is beginning to shift his attitudes towards airline reviewing. This channel is slowly losing its objectivity.

[@ecclestonsangel]

You're the first non American who actually likes our airlines, Noel. That surprises me and makes me smile. I would warn you, though, to stay away from American Airlines. They are awful! I am physically handicapped, and the last time I flew American they threw me around like a piece of luggage. I was lucky I wasn't seriously injured. United, I'm afraid, hasn't done much better. Call me biased, but I'm completely loyal to Delta. They treat me like a princess. And Delta One is pretty amazing. Depending on which plane you're on, the seats even have a door that you can close for privacy. Delta's flight attendants have been very kind and attentive to me, and they sneak me extra goodies all the time. Delta can sometimes cost a bit more, but it is worth it! You should consider trying out the Delta One business class sometime.

[@maxsaviation9512]

United breaks wheel chairs and beats up passengers, American is a great airline actually people complain about them for no reason and Delta will always be the best in this country

[@jetaerobatics]

Good to see United have upped their game. We've not flown business with them since pre-pandemic and their service back then was not good. May be we'll give them another go...

[@PisceanAviationTraveler]

This is why I always have a small Carry-on roller bag with extra clothes and toiletries. Just in case, by some crazy means an airline looses my main checked bag. I be skippy-papped if I'm gonna cancel my whole trip over a lost bag especially if it cost me a lot of money. But, that's just me. Plus, Noel, you can file a report with the airline and they can cover your lost items.

[@JamieCrookes]

These videos get me through some bleak times. Made all the better as its a fellow northerner. Keep it up for us vicarious travellers our kid.

[@noelphilips]

Glad you like them!

[@ashleighnikolarakos98]

Noel looks like he isn’t himself this last few videos....

[@debbieaz3956]

Being in the middle of moving his family into their home in TX, getting kids started in new schools & all the rest of things that come with moving your life (along with his wife's parents) to a new country, does have an affect on someone.

[@JoesephTechnicolor]

@@debbieaz3956Jesus Christ get off his member. Every post is you defending the guy and being weird af. You’re a strange, stalker ish, person

[@SB3136]

Surely buying new clothes would ha been a much cheaper option than returning to the US and adding two trans pacific flights to do the Japanese legs missed on this trip. Agree with the comments about SG business class seats try to be too clever but don’t really work, the food on SG isn’t as good as others based on my recent LHR-SiN-BKK return trip.

[@Houstonian79]

@noelphilips I have always really enjoyed your videos as has my wee mum however sadly I have not enjoyed this video so much. Ok we can all have an off day and on a positive there is always your next trip for us all to look forward too. What I have disliked most is some of the comments that you have posted back to people saying they are jealous as well as the tone of some other comments. What would they be jealous of? You can't always please everyone. Shame you missed the good old days of Continental, they truly were Houston's Hometown airline. I grew up with them flying on their DC10s between LGW and IAH then in the later years on flights between GLA via EWR to IAH on their 757s. BusinessFirst as they called it was great back in the day. Please take onboard everyone's feedback and remember you can't please everyone all of the time.

[@nitahandorf1547]

I always love United.

[@Chris1ar]

Air Asia left my bag in China when I flew to Bangkok about 10 years ago. Even though I was a 14xl in Asian Sizes I found enough to get me through in a few hours and cracked on.

[@Krysimmortal]

I wish United's food and service was as good as the seats. But I still choose Polaris over a lot of other airline's business class for the seats. I do still prefer ANA or JAL over United.

[@pchynoweth]

I'm really sorry Noel, I really am, but I followed every video you made because you did things differently to other youtubers like unique airports and out of reach older aircraft and flying affordably where you added the cost at the end of the video. But your recent videos has shifted to business / first and luxury flying where most of us cannot afford. I really hope you look at your history of videos and go back to travelling to weird places and weird aircraft and relatively affordable prices. At least it will make us think that we can do that one day. Again sorry for the negativity but I did enjoy your content very much but like I said, I just roll my eyes when I see a video about business or first class flying

[@noelphilips]

I have some epic length low cost and economy flights coming up soon! In the meantime, feel free to check out all my recent economy videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLguXYxAmlm-a2B7TykFeFJAf0Tqlou3AF

[@christopher3386]

Next time try to get the seat configured next to the window. I did that for SFO to LHR last year, it was excellent, more privacy.

[@duncanbain3786]

Noel wears the same clothes all the time anyway! Could he not just buy another ‘Dunder Mifflin’ t-shirt and continue with the trip?

[@noelphilips]

Dunder Mifflin - Singapore Branch

[@l2etranger]

12:33 I must say that the amenity kit review got me fall over trying to catch the items in it 😅

[@scowgod]

I think United are paying......

[@noelphilips]

Well if you find out, let me know how I can get them to pay me 😂

[@NLAviation]

Nice video.. but better than Singapore airlines?

[@joannharrington2279]

Even though your day was starting off bad due to going home early, you did not inject your bad mood on the staff at the airport or on the flight crew. It was wonderful that your trip on the way home was comfortable. Looking forward to your videos this year.

[@vgshwk]

I wonder if Noel has ever seen Lou Reed so we can get a Lou review?😊

[@JJoeisCooking]

I didn't know that there was a luxury airline in the US.

[@paulmark63]

Hi Noel sorry to hear this. Did they find your bag. Paul

[@AndrewTennant-cq8cq]

Seems Noel is trying get favour with his local carrier. I have flown United a few times now and found the planes old and uncomfortable and the staff the most miserable and ignorant of any carriers i have flown with.

[@Rjoc159]

The cost per mile has been missing from the last number of trips which would lead me to believe Noel has succummbed to accepting free flights from the airlines. How else could you justify giving up a week in Japan over a lost bag? Or maybe there was never a Japan trip to being with? Either way, the old adventurous, av-geek Noel is well and truly gone...... along with a fair few subscribers after this I'd say!

[@patrickavis5475]

I would have thought that those would have to be disclosed though?

[@patrickavis5475]

... Or should be disclosed

[@Rjoc159]

@@patrickavis5475 I honestly wouldn't know so you could well be right. I must be getting caught up in all the drama on the channel lately!!

[@patrickavis5475]

@@Rjoc159 I don't know either to be honest! It sails rather close to being an advert otherwise. This latest video felt a bit that way with the sudden praising of the airline after the consistent prior stance.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

@@patrickavis5475 Yes. As far as I'm aware, any professional YT content creator must disclose any sponsorship, including but not limited to gifts or monetary compensation in exchange for the video. Also, I've flown the United Dreamliner from San Francisco to Singapore non stop and although I flew in economy/coach, I wasn't impressed with the plane and flight, even the business class section that I saw. I really don't know what makes Noel think that this particular flight is one of the best.

[@soniauk4284]

I thought in the last vlog you said you are buying emergency clothes to tide you over for your trip??? Confused 🤔

[@debbieaz3956]

The airline gave him 'emergency clothes' which consisted of boxer shorts & a t-shirt. Some people have commented that they don't like that he wears shorts & a t-shirt, in business class. Don't think they would like it if he tried to board in just boxers & white t-shirt. lol

[@lorraineknappett3972]

Air Canada have a very nice Business Class in pods in main front cabin and second smaller cabin as they don’t have first class anymore. One, two, one layout. Great food and service.

[@noelphilips]

Thanks for sharing!